The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Exploring Its Theological Significance and Ongoing Relevance - Paperback

by W. Ross Hastings (Author)

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the best-attested facts of history. But believing in the resurrection is one thing. Knowing what it means is another. Although much has been written about the apologetics of the resurrection, little has been written about its theological meaning. This book reveals the hidden depths of the theological significance and ongoing relevance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ for our being, our salvation, Christian life, ethics, and our future hope.

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"A brilliant vision of Christ in all his redemptive resurrection splendor"

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the best-attested facts of history. But believing in the resurrection is one thing. Knowing what it means is another. In this book W. Ross Hastings reveals the hidden depths of the theological significance and ongoing relevance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ for our being, our salvation, Christian life, ethics, and our future hope.

"Ross Hastings has a remarkable gift of making theology lively. In this book he considers the vitality and importance of the resurrection of Christ in a fully worked out theological account of the Christian life. From discussion of the historicity of the resurrection, to its importance in our understanding of the atonement and our participation in Christ's work, and on to the implications it has for life today and in the hereafter--this is a work that has a broad sweep, penned by a deft theological hand."
--Oliver D. Crisp, University of St. Andrews

"In The Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Ross Hastings demonstrates how central the resurrection is to the gospel, to Christ's identity, and to our identity in Christ. Evangelical readers in particular will have their minds stretched and their spirituality enlarged by the dynamic resurrectional reality to which this book bears witness."
--Michael J. Gorman, St. Mary's Seminary & University

"This is a book not simply for annual Easter preaching but for everyday resurrection living. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ traces out the creation-affirming, salvation-expanding, hope-declaring theological trajectories and practical implications of Christ's resurrection for full human living. Learned, pastoral, and practical, Hastings makes much of the resurrection and so makes much of Jesus, presenting a brilliant vision of Christ in all his redemptive resurrection splendor."
--Philip F. Reinders, lead pastor, ClearView Church

Author Biography

W. Ross Hastings (PhD, Queens University, Ontario; PhD, University of St. Andrews) is the Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is the author of a number of books, including Total Atonement, Theological Ethics, and Missional God, Missional Church. He has also served as a senior pastor in several churches.